Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening this month
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo fans have been awaiting the next Direct presentation, and apparently, it could be happening very soon.
That claim comes from Nate the Hate, who shared what he knows on a podcast episode. He’s heard that there’s a Nintendo Direct happening in July, though it won’t air until Donkey Kong Bananza is released.
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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 17, 2025
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of July 17, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Donkey Kong Bananza, WWE 2K25, and Shadow Labyrinth.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 12, 2025 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 makes first appearance
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 12, 2025 is now available.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was a major new release, but it falls just short of the top spot thanks to Mario Kart World. For the Activision title, 11 percent of sales were on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch had 10 percent. The rest of the split was 67 percent for PS5 and 6 percent for PS4.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending July 12, 2025:
Ys X: Proud Nordics confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: new trailer]
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
April 2: Falcom is planning Ys X: Proud Nordics for Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. The game launches this summer in Japan – a western launch should happen at some point.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is a new version of the action RPG, which is already out on Nintendo Switch. It brings along new content such as additional character techniques, bosses, and levels. Further information has not been provided.
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City Building idol simulator Heroic Songs: The Remix announced for Switch
Posted on 4 days ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Heroic Songs: The Remix has just been announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan. Publisher Frontier Works says it’ll make it’s debut on September 18, 2025 in Japan with English support.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 13, 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza continues to rise
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. Donkey Kong Bananza is now at #2, which is its highest position thus far.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 25 and July 1.
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Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest 2025 results
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
We now have the results for the Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest 2025 event, including a breakdown for every category. This time, players were asked if they prefer to travel by land, sea, or air.
Similar to previous events we’ve seen, things were looking close at halftime. It was largely a three-way tie. At halftime, the results were 33.78 for Team Sea, 33.18 for Team Car, and 33.04 for Team Air.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals: lowest prices ever for Retro City Rampage DX, Shakedown: Hawaii, more
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Retro City Rampage DX, Shakedown: Hawaii, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 13, 2025 – 6 sessions planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch, Switch 2, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 13, 2025.
There’s a lot happening as six different sessions are planned, with everything effecting Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The good news is that much of it is happening at once and won’t be terribly long.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of July 13, 2025: